This Week in Flyers History: Week ending March 27

March 27, 2010: A lone appearance for a forgotten Flyers netminder One game, 40 minutes. That was the entire regular season career in the NHL for Swedish goalie Johan Backlund as a Flyer, tagged with the loss in a 4-1 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Mike Watson  •  27 Mar 2016
Around the NHL: Jagr, Kane and more

Photo courtesy of Kate Frese Jaromir Jagr continues to add to his legend. Last night in Dallas, the ageless one scored his 731st career NHL goal. That goal move Jagr into a tie with Marcel Dionne for fourth place on the NHL's all time goal list. He scored just 51 seconds into the first period. […]

Bill Minchin  •  11 Dec 2015
Game 48 Preview: Looking for rebound, Flyers host Penguins

Photo courtesy of Amy Irvin/38Photography With the exception of Saturday's win in Buffalo – an ugly one at that – the Flyers last four games have been as sloppy as they come. After a dominant win over Tampa Bay, the Flyers have sluggishly played their way to losses in three of four games. But Tuesday, […]

Kevin Durso  •  20 Jan 2015
Flyers score 3 in 3rd, beat Penguins

For the Flyers, it may be home away from home. The Consol Energy Center has been friendly to the Orange and Black, and after a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of the Blackhawks, perhaps this was just what the doctor ordered. The Penguins got the game's first goal, but the Flyers took control in the […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Oct 2014
Game 7 Preview: Flyers meet Penguins in 1st Battle of PA

Claude Giroux and the Flyers bid for their second win of the season against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins on Wednesday night. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) After a disasterous night in Chicago, the Flyers have a very quick turnaround. And it comes against their biggest rival.   The Pittsburgh Penguins await the Orange and Black […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Oct 2014
Game 66 Preview: Keystone Rivalry weekend opens in Philly

Steve Mason and the Flyers open a weekend home-and-home with Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday in Philadelphia. (Amy Irvin/38Photography) The Keystone Rivalry gets two installments added to its storied history this weekend. A potential playoff preview, all eyes will be on the Flyers two meetings with the Pittsburgh Penguins starting with Saturday's […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Mar 2014